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Directors competing at the Edinburgh International Film Festival shared their experiences regarding the chaotic and challenging yet thrilling process of making their first feature films.
The film 'Skintown,' starring Jack Rowan and Chris Walley, is set to premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, depicting a 90s-set caper about dealing pills to escape Northern Ireland's Troubles.
The supernatural thriller 'Snapshot' has secured a world sales deal with Alief ahead of its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 15th and its subsequent showing at Frightfest London.
Daniel Goldhaber’s film 'Faces Of Death,' starring Barbie Ferreira and Charli XCX, will close the Edinburgh International Film Festival's Midnight Madness strand and has been acquired by Signature Entertainment for UK and Ireland distribution.
Louis Paxton's debut Scottish comedy film, 'The Incomer,' starring Domhnall Gleeson, has been announced as the opening feature for the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film is also set to be distributed internationally by Focus Features.
This year's Edinburgh International Film Festival highlights a robust period for Scottish cinema, demonstrating its ability to thrive despite global challenges.
Director Tyler-Marie Evans discusses her debut feature film 'Pretty Babies,' which is premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. She shares insights into depicting real women in sex work and the challenges of filmmaking.
The 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival will debut 10 films in competition and present an honorary award to Kenneth Branagh. Separately, Robbie Pickering, Alysa Nahmias, and Harry Yoon will receive Film Independent’s Changemaker Award.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will launch a UK Film Conference as part of its Industry program this year, with BFI CEO Ben Roberts set as the inaugural keynote speaker.
The 79th Edinburgh International Film Festival is set to open with 38 new feature presentations and 21 world premieres, marking a significant momentum two years after its rebuild. The festival will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Trainspotting'.
Veteran director-producer Marc Turtletaub returns to feature filmmaking with 'Borges and Me,' a sprawling Scottish road movie screening in an Out of Competition spot at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Danny Boyle's film 'Trainspotting' with a special screening featuring live commentary from the cast and crew, followed by a club night.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival, celebrating its 79th edition and third since its 2023 relaunch, shows solid growth as its director discusses the 2026 edition and plans for continued expansion.